One of Morgan County's most popular Halloween attractions is back this Friday.

For years, the Fort Morgan Chamber of Commerce and United Way have organized the downtown Trick-or-Treat Trail as a fun way for kids to dress up and get candy without spending too much time outdoors after dark. This year the executive director of Fort Morgan United Way organized the event in conjunction with several downtown businesses.

Starting at 4 p.m. on Friday, parents and kids aged 0 to 12 years old can dress up and walk down Main Street in Fort Morgan, collecting free candy from the participating businesses. The trail starts at City Hall, and from there kids can stop at the Fort Morgan Fire Department, the S.A.R.A. House on Ensign Street, the Fort Morgan Recreation Department on State Street and all the participating Main Street stores. Cargill Meat Solutions and other companies will also set up booths along the street to help hand out candy.

In past years the event has drawn more than 1,000 people to downtown Fort Morgan. This year about 22 organizations are involved, including the City of Fort Morgan and Morgan County Early Childhood Council.

The Chamber of Commerce and United Way didn't plan the Trick-or-Treat Trail this year, but the organizer, Betsy Porter, said she thought it was important to put it on because it's a way for young kids to get candy on a busy, well-lit street instead of less populated neighborhoods after dark.

"I think it's a good thing, they'll be out during the daylight," Porter said. "It'll be safe."

The Trick-or-Treat Trail may be one of Morgan County's biggest Halloween events, but it is by no means the only one. Here are some of the other spooky celebrations happening in Morgan County this weekend.

Fort Morgan

Kids' Halloween Fun Corner and Mask Painting

When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. today

Where: VFW Post #2551 at 208 W. Beaver Ave.

What: The VFW's second annual kids' Halloween event, featuring kid-friendly activities, gift bags and pumpkin decorating. Older kids and adults can join The Art Spot in making their own Halloween masks.

Kalla Hochhalter, who was dressed as Darth Vader, shows off her dog Tonks, who enjoyed last year's Trick-or-Treat Trail as Princess Leia from "Star Wars." (Fort Morgan Times file photo)

Spooky Tales at the Library

When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday

Where: Fort Morgan Public Library and Museum

What: Kids aged 2 through 10 can attend a special storytime program in the children's library, featuring spooky stories "that end in a giggle not a scream." Parents are encouraged to accompany their children. In the Museum's lower gallery, Barb Keenan will present ghost story legends of Morgan County for young adults and children 11 and up. Treats will be offered at the end of the program.

Cost: Free

Contact: Sara Reichert at 970-542-4014

Fort Morgan Senior Center Halloween Party

When: 2 p.m. Friday

Where: 110 Sherman St.

What: Adults aged 55 and over are invited to a costume party with games, food, music and prizes for best costumes.

Cost: $3 per person or $5 per couple. Advance registration by Thursday, Oct. 29, is appreciated.

Contact: Senior Center at 970-542-3922 or Recreation Center at 970-542-3909.

Fort Morgan Veterinary Clinic Howl-O-Ween Party

When: 4-5 p.m. Friday

Where: 1215 E. Burlington Ave.

What: A Halloween party for pets and their owners. There will be pet-safe treats, a costume contest and a photo booth. The best-dressed pet will win three months of free food.

Cost: Free

Halloween Art Show

When: 8-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday

Where: La Galeria on 215 E. Ninth Ave.

What: A holiday-themed art show featuring more than a dozen local artists. The show also celebrates La Galeria's first anniversary.

Cost: Free

Contact: Jesse Lee Vaughn at 720-471-9870

Dr. Ivan Stone's Nightmare Experience

When: Final nights are 8:30 p.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday.

Where: County Road 25, 1.4 miles north of Highway 34

What: Demented Minds Entertainment's annual haunted house. A mad scientist is loose in a complex of fields and buildings, ready to make visitors' nightmares come to life.

Cost: $8 per person, cash only

Clavis Club Halloween Party

When: 2-4 p.m. Saturday

Where: Clavis Club of Morgan County on 18221 County Road 17.6

What: A kids' Halloween party with games and refreshments. Costumes are encouraged.

Cost: Free

Annual Halloween Cemetery Tour

When: 3 and 5:30 p.m. Saturday

Where: Fort Morgan Cemetery, starting at the northeast corner

What: A guided tour of the grave sites of notable former Morgan County citizens. The tour will be held no matter the weather, so dress accordingly.

Cost:: Free

Contact: David Wood at 970-768-0142

Elks Kids Halloween Party

When: 4-6 p.m. Saturday

Where: Elks Lodge on 430 State St.

What: The Elks' annual kid-friendly Halloween party.

Cost: Free

Church of the Nazarene Fall Fun Fest

When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday

Where: 221 W. Seventh Ave.

What: A fall festival featuring games, food, face painting and a Bible walk. There will be prizes for games.

What: A trick-or-treat event for kids, organized by the Brush News-Tribune. A&R Automotive, Brush Chamber of Commerce, Dragonfly Collectibles, East Morgan County Hospital, Farmers State Bank, Hertneky Vision Source, Ingmire-Phillips Insurance, Rising Sun Bakery, State Farm Insurance and other downtown businesses will be handing out candy.

Cost: Free

Brush High School Trick-or-Treat Street

When: 4-6:30 p.m. Friday

Where: Brush High School

What: Parents are invited to bring their children trick-or-treating through the high school classrooms. Several student clubs will decorate the classrooms and host activities for kids, including pumpkin decorating, scary stories and a maze. Costumes are encouraged.

Cost: Free

Rock 'N' Aces 2015 Halloween Party

When: 8:30 p.m. Saturday

Where: Corral Sports Bar on 101 Clayton St.

What: A Halloween party featuring music, karaoke, drink specials and a costume contest. Categories for the contest include Disney Villain, Original Scary Movie Character and Best Couple.

Cost: No charge to get in. Food and drink prices vary.

Hillrose

Bittersweet Band Halloween Bash

When: 9 p.m. Friday

Where: Open Season Restaurant and Café on 308 Emerson St.

What: The Bittersweet Band will play a concert while Open Season offers dinner and drink specials, including $10 steaks and $1 beers. There will also be a costume contest with a cash prize for the winner.

Cost: No charge to get in. Food and drink prices vary.

Wiggins

Pope Farms Corn Maize and Pumpkin Patch

When: Final days 4-9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.Saturday

Where: Pope Farms on 4875 Highway 6

What: A 10-acre corn maze designed for all ages. Other activities on the farm include corn cannons, a cow train, hay rides, a pumpkin patch and much more. The farm offers a haunted maze after dark. Straw, corn stalks, gourds, pumpkins and winter squash are available for picking.

Cost: Maze admission is $8, $6 for seniors. An all-inclusive day pass costs $13 and the haunted maze costs $15. Kids 2 and under are free.

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